Order two or more orders of bul go ki or kal bi, traditional Korean beef dishes, at Yee Hwa and watch as the waiter cooks it for you at your table. This Korean and Japanese restaurant is practically hidden in between office buildings on 21st Street, but it’s one of the few places you can get real Korean food in the city. Don't worry, the tiny entrance is a façade; the dining room in inside is spacious.

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